Small Talk: Live Lights

Houston’s Live Lights doesn’t really go for the less-is-more ethos of making independent rock. The group’s songs are ambitious and big and sweeping — Killers-esque anthems with just enough ’80s new wave gloom to give them an edge. They’re the kinds of tunes that could easily fill big venues full of lighter-toting faithful. The group released an EP last year that suggests big things next year when its new CD is complete.

Song you like to play when nobody’s around
Can’t Get Enough of Your Love, Barry White.

Cake or pie
Is it moist? Because honestly, if its not, we will probably have to pass.

My favorite state is . . .
Tipsy with a bottle in hand

The Live Lights
From: Houston
New album: Due in early 2011
In Houston: With the Black and White Years, and a DJ set by Ladytron’s Ruben Wu, 8 p.m. Saturday at Groundhall, 1515 Pease. Tickets are $8 – $10; www.ticketfly.com